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KN16 BKV

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,597 mi
Last recorded96,597 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN16 BKV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 96,597 miles

Front Two tyres wearing unevenly need replacing soon

Pass 5 Jul 2023 88,970 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wear inner edges

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2022 79,696 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 79,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Two tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Aug 2021 71,535 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 71,533 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 61,540 miles

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2020 61,520 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2019 49,438 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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KN16 BKV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 48,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN16 BKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KN16 BKV registered?

KN16 BKV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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